VIDEO: Ghana coach Chris Hughton, top GFA officials celebrate Akwaside in Kumasi with Otumfuo

He was accompanied by Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton, Assistant Coach George Boateng and Chairman of the Division One League Board who also doubles as Vice Chairman of the Black Stars management committee Akwasi Agyemang.

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The visit was to demonstrate their commitment to the people of Kumasi and the Ashanti Kingdom

Akwasidae which is a major event in the Ashanti region, was held at Manhyia Palace, and the delegation from the GFA was warmly received by the traditional authorities and well wishers.

The Akwasidae Festival is celebrated by the Ashanti people and chiefs in Ashanti as well as the Ashanti diaspora

The Black Stars will be playing in Kumasi for the first time since, Friday, March 25, 2022 when they played out a 0-0 draw in the 1st leg of the FIFA World Cup play-off against the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

It's a beautiful sunny day in Kumasi and it's Akwasidae too 🤩Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton and assistant coach George Boateng are in Manhyia already ✌🏽#BlackStars | #BringBackTheLove pic.twitter.com/MUhl0cbMYv

— 🇬🇭 Black Stars (@GhanaBlackstars) March 19, 2023